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A grilled vegetable skewer is one of the best ways I know to get kids to eat vegetables especially when theyre marinated in a tasty herb vinaigrette. Just about any veggie will grill nicely, so use your imagination and get ready for empty plates.
Directions for: Grilled Vegetable Skewers
Ingredients
8 wooden or metal skewers
One or two bell peppers
1 zucchini
1 yellow squash
1 red onion
1 handful of cherry tomatoes
1 handful of mushrooms
A few generous splashes of Italian Herb Vinaigrette
Directions
1. If youre using wooden skewers pre-soak them in water for an hour or so, this will help keep them from burning on the grill.
2. Cut the vegetables into roughly equal-sized chunks then arrange as you wish on the skewers. Splash with the vinaigrette and let them marinate for an hour or so. Season with salt and pepper then grill until the vegetables are lightly caramelized and tender.
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